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Barbara Jean Baker - Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, McCurdy Funeral Home, Beverly and one hour before the funeral Wednesday. Funeral, 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Barlow Vincent Church of Christ. Interment, Beverly Cemetery. James “Dale” Carpenter - Services, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Visitation, 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Richard (Rich) A. Hughes - Services, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio. Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today.

Barbara “Jean” Baker

Barbara "Jean" Baker of Hackney Ridge departed this life to be with the Lord on May 15, 2026, after a long struggle with dementia. Jean was born July 7, 1938, to the late Howard W. Campbell and Ruth Myers Campbell. Jean was a 1956 graduate of Beverly High School, where she participated in ...

James Dale “Dale” Carpenter

James Dale "Dale" Carpenter, 73, Calais, Ohio, died Friday, May 16, 2026, in Marietta. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Visitation is at 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jo-Ann Clark

Jo-Ann Clark, 67, of Stockport, Ohio, died on Friday, May 15, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 2, 1958, in Norwich Connecticut, daughter of Warren E. and Florence Ilene Verraneault Gillard. Jo-Ann attended Morgan High School, and was a wonderful friend to those who knew her and she always enjoyed spending time with her family. On January 13, 1997, she was married to Charles N. Clark who died on January 16, 2026. She is survived by her children, Ben Moore, Jacob Porter, Josh Porter, Doug Clark, Eli Clark, Sarah Ware and Carla Clark; several grandchildren; four sisters, Janice ...

Richard (Rich) A. Hughes

Richard (Rich) A. Hughes, 66, of Ozark, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio. Visitation is from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. Tuesday,

James Bryant Jr.

James Bryant Jr., 78, of Marietta, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. A private cremation will take place. www.CawleyandPeoples.com